Man paid $2.48 for old document; a year later, it sold for $477,650
While browsing a thrift store in Nashville, Michael Sparks stumbled upon an astonishing find: a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence, priced at only $2.48. Upon delving into its history, Sparks recognized its immense value and chose to auction it. To his amazement, the document fetched $477,650 at auction, enriching the known collection of...
Key Takeaways
- While browsing a thrift store in Nashville, Michael Sparks stumbled upon an astonishing find: a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence, priced at only $2.48.
- Upon delving into its history, Sparks recognized its immense value and chose to auction it.
- To his amazement, the document fetched $477,650 at auction, enriching the known collection of surviving copies and transforming Sparks into a local legend.
While browsing a thrift store in Nashville, Michael Sparks stumbled upon an astonishing find: a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence, priced at only $2.48. Upon delving into its history, Sparks recognized its immense value and chose to auction it. To his amazement, the document fetched $477,650 at auction, enriching the known collection of surviving copies and transforming Sparks into a local legend.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.